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How can Kansas put students into teacher pipeline? Start with more money, task force says
As Kansas schools struggle to hire teachers from a much more limited pool of candidates, one Kansas Board of Regents task force is working on ways to get more Kansas high school students into the state's teacher preparation programs. Earlier…
Fed Sets Course for Milder Interest-Rate Rise in February
Federal Reserve officials are preparing to slow interest-rate increases for the second straight meeting and debate how much higher to raise them after gaining more confidence inflation will ease further this year. They could begin deliberating at the Jan. 31-Feb.…
Elementary and high school students teamed up to send pieces of Silver Lake around the country
What could Ella Day, Brooklyn Rupp and Colter Beam tell the world about Silver Lake, Kansas? The Silver Lake Jr./Sr. High School juniors had been students in the district since kindergarten, and they understood the small, rural community well. So…
Western Kansas farmers are pushing to save the Ogallala Aquifer before it’s too late
For Rep. Jim Minnix, the state's increasingly acute water problem is not a theoretical matter of public policy. In addition to his duties in the Kansas Legislature, Minnix is a fourth-generation farmer and stockman. And while he and his colleagues…
Community-wide CPR coming to Winfield
In conjunction with American Heart Month, a free community-wide CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification event will be hosted by William Newton Hospital, USD 465 and Winfield Fire/EMS on Feb. 10 at Baden Square in Winfield. Two sessions will be offered, 10…
Higher interest rate prompts Winfield to pay off its state-sponsored City Utility Low-Interest Loan
The City of Winfield plans to make a lump sum payment of $1.6 million toward its utility loan to keep up with rising interest rates, a move that could save more than $200,000 and will keep the city on track…
County approves more medical help for jail
Cowley County commissioners approved hiring more medical help at the Cowley County Jail to avoid disruption of services. Commissioners approved a contract with Turn Key Health Clinics, LLC after hearing from Sheriff David Falletti and Jail Administrator John Butters. The…
Fort Scott to resume discussion of brick street policy
When Fort Scott City Commissioners meet Tuesday, they will be asked to take a second look at a brick street policy. ... Mayor Matthew Wells... campaigned for repairing the city’s historic brick streets and to form a crew dedicated to…
Bourbon County changes minimum on Neighborhood Revitalization Program
Bourbon County Commissioners have made changes to the county’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program, which provides rebates on additional taxes due to improvements, additions or new residential, business or agricultural structures. After a discussion Tuesday, the commission approved Commissioner Clifton Beth’s motion…
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